Operation Department Practitioner (ODP)

Care to join our Anaesthetics Theatres team to make a difference? Join our dynamic inpatient Theatres team and make a real impact! We are seeking a passionate and driven Theatre Practitioner to be part of our dedicated team, working full-time on a permanent basis. You will have the chance to shape your career while providing high-quality, patient-focused care in a flexible and varied inpatient theatre environment. As a Theatre Practitioner you will be responsible for the delivery of high-quality patient focused care, providing and maintaining a safe environment for all patients attending theatres and coordinating and facilitating inpatient care with minimal supervision, acting as a role model, and working with all members of the multi-disciplinary team. If you are ambitious, motivated, and ready to work with a like-minded team, we want to hear from you!,

• Working as part of the clinical team providing direct patient care, primarily as an assistant to the anaesthetist
• Plan, implement, deliver and evaluate care given by self and other team members to patients and their relatives
• Assist in emergency situations and initiate emergency procedures in line with policy
• Act as the patients' advocate
• Liaise with all members of the multidisciplinary team
• Be clinically competent in all areas of practice relevant to the post
• Take direct responsibility for ensuring cleaning standards are maintained throughout the shift
• Ensure that Privacy and Dignity of patients is maintained at all times
• Collect patients from the wards and escort to theatre
• Maintain accurate clinical records
• Works flexibly across the theatres as required
• Ensure that all quality initiatives within the theatres environment are adhered to and that the highest standards of care are maintained at all times.
• Supervises junior colleagues
• Delivers training for 1:1 induction and ongoing training for new and temporary staff, mentorship for students and preceptorship for newly qualified staff
• You will be required to manage conflicting priorities and may be required to switch tasks with little notice
About us Every member of the team is a highly skilled, competent practitioner who provides exemplary care to people as they emerge from anaesthesia, which can often be a very vulnerable time. Where to find us? We are located at Torbay Hospital, offering acute care for the local community, and surrounded by picturesque locations for a well-balanced lifestyle. In this role, you will work alongside a skilled and supportive team, streamlining patient experiences and having many opportunities to expand your knowledge and skills. Torbay Hospital provides acute care for the local community and has several communities' hospitals and is a hot spot for those who are considering living by the sea or within half an hour of Dartmoor National Park and an hour to Exmoor National Park. Meanwhile, Plymouth and Exeter are also both within a short drive to enjoy the culture, maritime history, and shopping experiences. Why work with us? You will work alongside the nursing team to ensure a first-class patient experience streamlining the patient journey to optimize efficiency and effectiveness, whilst developing a greater knowledge and understanding of our General Theatres teams.There are plenty of opportunities to learn new skills when joining our supportive, welcoming, and friendly team!Care to join us?